squirreling (away)

verb

variants or squirrelling (away)
present participle of squirrel (away)
as in storing
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place squirreled the information away for future reference

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  1. storing
  2. stashing
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  • For systems where every gram and cubic centimeter matters, storing heat rather than immediately removing it can provide another way to manage short-duration thermal loads.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Creating an accurate transcript, pairing it with a concise summary and storing both in a consistent, searchable system allows future teams to build on previous thinking rather than reconstruct it.
    — Beth Worthy, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of storing
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  • Its two large outer patch pockets are useful for stashing items on the go, while its large internal zipped pocket could safely store a laptop.
    — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Sticky Outdoor Toys Instead of stashing dirty or damaged outdoor toys back on the shelf, go through every item and carefully inspect it, discarding any broken or torn toys and giving dirty ones a good deep clean.
    — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of stashing
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“Squirreling (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squirreling%20%28away%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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